What are the schools like in Vero Beach South, FL?

Vero Beach South is served primarily by INDIAN RIVER. The district operates 17 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.7:1.

What is the median household income in Vero Beach South?

The median household income in Vero Beach South, FL is $70,252 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Vero Beach South, FL?

Vero Beach South has an average high temperature of 73.4°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.2 inches.

Vero Beach South, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Vero Beach South, FL affordable or expensive?

Vero Beach South's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Vero Beach South is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $276,900 and the median rent is $1,137 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Vero Beach South, FL?

Vero Beach South has a violent crime rate of 33.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 203.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Vero Beach South, FL a Good Place to Live?

Vero Beach South is a small city of 29,965 in Florida, with a median household income of $70,252 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Vero Beach South stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Vero Beach South is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Vero Beach South city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.9

Vero Beach South's overall cost of living index is 96.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Vero Beach South costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Vero Beach South, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$276,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,137	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,252	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Vero Beach South's violent crime rate is 33.1 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

33.1 /100k

Property Crime

203.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Vero Beach South is served primarily by INDIAN RIVER. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Vero Beach South, FL	National Avg
School District	INDIAN RIVER	—
Elementary Schools	17	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Vero Beach South sees average highs of 73.4°F in January and 90.6°F in July, with 57.2 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Vero Beach South, FL
Average High — January	73.4°F
Average High — July	90.6°F
Annual Precipitation	57.2"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Vero Beach South, FL	National Avg
Population	29,965	—
Median Age	48.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.6%	18.9%
Asian	2.3%	6.3%
Under 18	15.4%	22.2%
65 and over	28.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Vero Beach, FL 3 mi Florida Ridge, FL 3 mi West Vero Corridor, FL 4 mi Gifford, FL 4 mi Lakewood Park, FL 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Vero Beach South

Vero Beach South, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

32968

Vero Beach South vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vero Beach South, FL affordable or expensive?

Vero Beach South's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Vero Beach South roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $276,900 and median rent is $1,137/month.

What is the crime rate in Vero Beach South, FL?

Vero Beach South's violent crime rate is 33.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 203.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Vero Beach South?

Public schools in Vero Beach South are operated by INDIAN RIVER. The district has 17 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Vero Beach South, FL a good place to live?

Vero Beach South, FL has a population of 29,965, a median household income of $70,252, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Vero Beach South?

Vero Beach South averages 73.4°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.2 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Vero Beach South?

Vero Beach South, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 32968.

What is the population of Vero Beach South?

The population of Vero Beach South, Florida is 29,965 with a median age of 48.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Vero Beach South?

Key numbers for living in Vero Beach South: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $276,900, median household income $70,252, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vero Beach South side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.